House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday announced Congress will move to create an independent commission focused on the deadly January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It will be modeled after the commission that investigated the lead-up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and which led to the creation of the Director of National Intelligence. Source
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler on subfreezing temperatures, power grid blackouts across Texas
Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss single-digit temperatures, icy road conditions and blackouts for more than 4 million residents across the Lone Star State. Source
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans without power amid deadly winter storm
Millions of people are without power as a deadly winter storm grips much of the country, bringing historic low temperatures and perilous conditions to states like Oklahoma and Texas. Also, a tornado touched down in North Carolina overnight, causing substantial damage and killing three people. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Historic winter storm leaves millions of Texas residents without power, water pressure
Millions of people are desperate for power in Texas after a massive winter storm. Omar Villafranca talks to one family that needs electricity for medical supplies. Source
Australia PM’s ex-staffer alleges she was raped by colleague at work
The former staffer alleged in a television interview that a colleague had raped her in a minister’s office weeks before the 2019 election Source
Myanmar police file new charge against Aung San Suu Kyi
The ousted leader has now been accused of violating a law used to prosecute people who have broken coronavirus restrictions and could be held without trial. Source
Olympic swimming medalist accused of running drug ring
Police arrested Scott Miller and another man after finding methylamphetamine concealed in eight candles, a police statement said. Source
Dangerous winter storm takes more lives, has millions without power
Frigid temperatures kept their grip on Texas, where some four million homes and businesses had outages. Source
Parler claims it’s relaunching this week
Right-wing friendly social network was booted by Amazon, Google and Apple but says it won’t be relying on “Big Tech” anymore. Source
Tornado in North Carolina kills at least 3, traps people in homes
Structural damage reported, power lines down. First responders going house-to-house. Source